Astiqamah Abdullah is a seasoned employment law practitioner with 17 years of experience in labour relations, litigation, and disciplinary management. A graduate of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a Bachelor of Laws, her grounding in both Civil & Shariah Law enables her to interpret Malaysian labour legislation with clarity and precision.

She served 11 years with the Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia, presiding over Labour Court disputes and prosecuting cases involving breaches of employment laws. Her legal career continued in private practice, where she advised employers and represented clients in matters relating to workplace disputes and statutory compliance.

Now a Senior Consultant at MECA, Astiqamah provides strategic advice on misconduct management, domestic inquiry processes, and employer compliance.